Brimonidine tartrate
Treatment of glaucoma | Eye
Items (National)
237.7K
NHS Cost
£919.6K
Practices
5,953
Avg per Practice
40
Overview
Brimonidine tartrate is prescribed by 5,953 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 237,672 items were prescribed at a total cost of £919,648 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Treatment of glaucoma.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12,579
Jun 2026
11,659
Jun 2026
12,548
Jun 2026
12,259
Jun 2026
11,755
Jun 2026
12,450
Jun 2026
11,913
Jun 2026
12,554
Jun 2026
12,390
Jun 2026
10,894
Jun 2026
11,536
Jun 2026
11,410
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 7,251 | 135 | 54 | +34.6% ▲ |
| PE | 7,114 | 91 | 78 | +96.0% ▲ |
| B | 6,438 | 176 | 37 | -8.3% ▼ |
| LE | 5,800 | 105 | 55 | +38.3% ▲ |
| NG | 5,794 | 122 | 48 | +19.0% ▲ |
| NE | 5,485 | 119 | 46 | +15.5% ▲ |
| CM | 5,301 | 65 | 82 | +104.5% ▲ |
| E | 5,071 | 117 | 43 | +8.5% ▲ |
| TS | 4,928 | 64 | 77 | +93.0% ▲ |
| DN | 4,792 | 74 | 65 | +62.4% ▲ |
| M | 4,772 | 135 | 35 | -11.5% ▼ |
| GU | 4,586 | 59 | 78 | +94.7% ▲ |
| SE | 4,494 | 97 | 46 | +16.0% ▲ |
| DE | 4,161 | 76 | 55 | +37.3% ▲ |
| RG | 4,135 | 64 | 65 | +61.9% ▲ |
| PL | 4,068 | 46 | 88 | +121.6% ▲ |
| BN | 3,910 | 57 | 69 | +71.9% ▲ |
| BS | 3,771 | 74 | 51 | +27.8% ▲ |
| SW | 3,578 | 91 | 39 | -1.5% vs avg |
| NR | 3,367 | 68 | 50 | +24.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | 402 |
| FARNHAM ROAD PRACTICE | 352 |
| MAYFLOWER MEDICAL GROUP | 349 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Treatment of glaucoma
- Paragraph: Treatment of glaucoma
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.